M.S. in Computer Engineering

University of Bridgeport - EAG

The Computer Engineering MS degree program is a course of study intended to prepare individuals whose undergraduate background is in computer or electrical engineering for advanced professional work in the field and for further study leading to the doctorate. The MS degrees offered by the School of Engineering at University of Bridgeport are classified by ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) degrees. Therefore, all international students who earn an MS degree are eligible for twelve (12) months of OPT (Optional Practical Training) and at the end of the twelve months of OPT, the student and the company the student works for, can apply for an extension of 24 additional months of work, as long as the company is an E-Verify company. In summary, a graduate with an MS degree can work under OPT in the USA for a total of 36 months.

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